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Autonomous Robot Localization Using WiFi Fingerprinting
Date: April 14, 2011
Creator: Bunkley, Terrence; Wright, Alex & Namuduri, Kamesh
Description: This paper discusses autonomous robot localization using WiFi fingerprinting. Abstract: We are using widely available 802.11 wireless networks to determine the location of autonomous robots. Before a robot can accomplish a simple task such as moving to a specific coordinate, it must accurately know its current location with-in a certain degree of accuracy. Humans often take their eye sight and spatial awareness for granted. For a robot, the computational difficulty of solving the same problem becomes apparent. Our implementation creates a database of wireless signal strengths of a given area and uses the current signal strength reading within the area to find a weighted signal space distance. The "closest" point in the database should also correlate with the current position of the robot. Given the robots correct location, the authors can successfully navigate around any area with sufficient Wi-Fi coverage.
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The Effects of Technology on Achievement in Mathematics in Middle School
Date: March 30, 2006
Creator: Rooth, Heather & Tunks, Jeanne L.
Description: This paper discusses a research study on the effect of technology on achievement in mathematics in middle school. Abstract: The literature suggests a strong positive correlation between the success of students using technology in an effective manner and improvement in standardized test scores. Using technology to teach math will improve student skills not only in math, but also in using technology as well. Unfortunately, there are three major barriers that impede progress in implementing this idea: cost, training, and technology failure. Teachers are skeptical, and rightly so, about how much progress can be made when continual updates and installations are constantly putting the technology on hold. This paper analyzes how these concepts, ideas, and problems have been discussed in the past in order to form a solid platform that will support technology in schools in the future. It will also discuss the suggestive findings of the project and how future research on this topic could be improved.
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Math Anxiety in Fundamentals of Algebra Students
Date: April 3, 2008
Creator: Draznin, Sara Andrea & Brand, Neal E.
Description: This paper discusses math anxiety in the fundamentals of algebra students. Abstract: This paper describes the current state of research and understanding of math anxiety, expounds upon this information with independent research conducted at UNT, evaluates this research, and suggests a plan for improved results in mathematics education. The independent research utilizes a simple survey to assess the level of anxiety of MATH 1010 students at the University of North Texas. MATH 1010 was chosen because it is not-for-credit course that students who do not meet proficiency requirements for university-level math classes must take. Based on the 283 surveys utilized in the study as well as other research, it is clear that math anxiety is a real phenomenon with real consequences. More long-term studies will be required before the most effective abatement strategies can be identified and implemented.
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